The political crisis in France and the economy: what to expect next
For several months, France has been plunged into a new spiral of political turbulence that not only threatens the stability of its institutions, but directly affects its economic state. Behind this crisis lies not only a decline in the credibility of the government, but also serious socio-economic risks: rising debt,…
Crisis of EU diplomacy. Resources go where the word “security” sounds louder
Europe is undergoing what is perhaps the most significant shift in foreign policy priorities in decades. Since the end of 2022–2025, EU countries have been directing more and more resources towards defence and external border management, and not only in those countries that are directly threatened by military action. The…
Peter Szijjártó celebrity minister and sybarite
On 10 November 2025, it was announced that Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, had become president of Budapest football club Honvéd, which plays in the country’s top division and is one of Hungary’s most successful clubs. Honvéd has a number of wealthy sponsors, including Singapore-based Vulcan…
The new nuclear arms race and Europe. Who will keep the continent on the brink of a safe world?
Today it has become clear that the international containment system is going through a crisis, because of the massive modernization of Russian nuclear arsenals, in particular the recent tests by Russia of nuclear charge carriers «Sarmat», «Poseidon», «Beehive», a reversal of the treaty architecture and geopolitical upheavals have created preconditions…
Rising unemployment in Europe: who pays the bill and what to expect
The fall of 2025 brought an obvious shift in the European labor market. After years of falling unemployment, the current scale and speed of change has become a concern for analysts and policymakers. The three largest European economies, the UK, Germany and France are simultaneously showing similar signs of employment…